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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.61, 281.25 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.61, 281.25 and 172.47 is: 238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.61 : 281.25 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.61/281.25 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.61x = 281.25 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.61x = 48,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507.19/203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.24

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